Kezar Stadium Remembered As Old Lady Of San Francisco Sports
A nostalgic piece recalls Kezar Stadium once opened by Babe Ruth and its heyday hosting 49ers games and Raiders nights. It contrasts with Candlestick and Oakland Coliseum, notes demolition or obsolescence talk, and relives a 1970 farewell with mayor Alioto and crowds.
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Houston
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Colisean Arena
Nitro Bowl debuts at Fremont Raceway on New Year’s Day
Fremont Raceway announces the Nitro Bowl an alternative to the Pigskin Parade. Don Prudhomme leads a star lineup of Funny Car drivers including Ruth Dunn McKeown Headle and Liberman with 250 semi pro entrants. Gates open 8 am semi pro eliminations noon and racing 1 pm with final rounds around 2:45 and 4:30.
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Chicago Bears hire Pardee as new head coach
Chicago Bears select Jack Pardee, former Florida Blazers coach and NFL linebacker, to lead the club back toward its Monsters of the Midway legacy. Pardee, 38, will relocate from Orlando with wife Phyllis and replaces Abe Gibron after a 4-win season and last place in the Central Division. General Manager Jim Finks praised Pardee as a temperament fit for NFL leadership amid rival candidates including Hank Stram and Jack Gotta.
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Kansas Chiefs
Hank Stram
Jack Gotta
Abe Gibron
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George Halas
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Pinks
Butkus to sue doctors over knee treatment suit filed
Former Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus sued five physicians including the Bears team doctor and Illinois Masonic Hospital in Circuit Court alleging negligence in the treatment of his right knee. No dollar damages were specified in the filing.
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Red Wings edge Seals 4 3 on late goal
Detroit narrowly defeated the California Golden Seals 4-3 as Nick Libett scored his 10th goal of the season with 4:18 remaining, snapping an eight game winless stretch for the Red Wings. Libett also assisted on Jarry’s goal, while Grant Roberto and Porte scored for Detroit. California’s Al MacAdam tied the game at 3-3 before Libett’s late winner.
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Wile
Notre Dame Upsets Alabama In Sugar Bowl Thriller
One year ago Notre Dame toppled Alabama 24 to 23 in the Sugar Bowl to decide the top college football team. The game highlighted a dramatic finish and standout plays by both sides in a landmark national showdown.
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Yamaha victory Mazur captures San Jose win
San Jose Indoor Motorcycle races saw local rider Mazur win the 125 novice division. Yamaha rider Mimi outpaced Robert Baton of Sunnyvale and Paul Twanaga of Gilroy in his division.
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Paulus names Lorraine Paulus as A's ticket manager
The Oakland Athletics announce Lorraine Paulus as ticket manager. Paulus joined last season aiding playoff and World Series ticket distribution and previously served five years as office manager for the Salter Golden Seals.
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Warwick new champ of Sunal gal golfers
Janet Warwick has been named the Sunal Valley Women Golfers club champion at their Christmas Party. Other awards went to Jayne Jaeger most improved, Sally Thornton chipin champion, and Janet Weiss putting trophy winner with the year’s fewest putts. Betty Christiansen named 1975 team captain as dues are collected and the first golfing day is set for tomorrow.
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Jayne Jaeger
Sally Thornton
Janet Weiss
Betty Christiansen
Union City Little League Signups Set for Saturday
Union City American Little League will hold its first New Year signups at Hally Community Center. Players aged eight to 15 living west of the Nimitz Freeway may join, with signups from 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday and again on select Saturdays in January and February. A parent must accompany each participant and bring a birth certificate.
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Bradshaw shows wit in talk of Elmer Fudd and Steelers win
The piece contrasts Terry Bradshaw with Roy Blount Jr and his Elmer Fudd comparison, notes the Raiders defense and coaching, and cites Bradshaw’s calm after Pittsburgh dominated the line of scrimmage. It weighs conservative play versus aggressive defense and previews future trips for the Steelers.
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